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Dr. Umer Akbar, MD

Neurology* Age 42
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Dr. Umer Akbar, MD

Neurology* Age 42
Providence, RI
Accepting new patients
Dr. Umer Akbar, MD is a Neurologist in Providence, RI.

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Dr. Akbar graduated from Medical University of the Americas. Dr. Umer Akbar, MD is a Neurologist in Providence, RI. Dr. Akbar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Akbar has experience treating conditions like Dystonia, Parkinson's Disease and Rathke's Cleft Cyst among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akbar received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Akbar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akbar is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dystonia
Parkinson's Disease
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Dystonia
Parkinson's Disease
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Dystonia
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Parkinson's Disease
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Migraine
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Autonomic Disorders
Chronic Migraine
Corticobasal Degeneration
Cranial Trauma
Difficulty With Walking
Drug Induced Dystonia
Dysphagia
Epilepsy
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Essential Tremor
Facial Nerve Disorder
Headache
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Non-Cosmetic Botox® Injection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Alzheimer's Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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Anterior Horn Disease
Aseptic Meningitis
Ataxia
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Aural Migraine
Bell's Palsy
Brain Cancer
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Central Pain Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Vertigo
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Chronic Pain
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Concussion
Dementia
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
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Drug-Induced Parkinsonism
Embolic Stroke
Erb's Palsy
Gait Abnormality
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Harada's Disease
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nystagmus
Parkinsonism
Phaeohyphomycotic Brain Abscess
Phantom Limb Without Pain
Polyneuropathy
Postencephalitic Parkinsonism
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Pseudobulbar Affect
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome
Seizure Disorders
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Stroke
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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Botulinum Toxin Injection
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Evaluation and Management Services
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sleep Study
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • BlueCard PPO
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  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Signature Administrators PPO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Preferred Blue v5 PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS
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  • HealthyBlue Advantage

Locations

  1. 1 Rhode Island Hospital
    593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 444-6528
  2. 2 Louise Wilcox Als Clinic
    110 Lockwood St Fl 5, Providence, RI 02903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 444-3032
  3. 3 Headache Center at Hackensack University Medical Center
    650 From Rd Ste 506, Paramus, NJ 07652
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (551) 996-8100
  4. 4 Miriam Hospital
    164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 793-7245

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Based on 15 Reviews
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Feb 07, 2023
I had a great experience with Dr Akbar today. I was impressed by his thoroughness and professionalism.
— Feb 07, 2023
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Neurology
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Education

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  • Medical University of the Americas
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  • Neurology
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Umer Akbar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akbar's profile.

Dr. Akbar frequently treats the following conditions: Dystonia, Parkinson's Disease and Rathke's Cleft Cyst. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Umer Akbar, MD is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Umer Akbar, MD holds board certification in Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, Providence, RI